And Isaac came from the way of the well Lahairoi; for he dwelt in the south country.
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Interpretation
Abraham's servant, as one that chose his work before his pleasure, was for hastening home. Lingering and loitering no way become a wise and good man who is faithful to his duty.
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This thought runs through Genesis 24:62-66.
Glossary
- Isaac Person
- Laughter. (1) Israel, or the kingdom of the ten tribes ( Amos 7:9 , 16). (2. ) The only son of Abraham by Sarah. He was the longest lived of the three patriarchs ( Gen. 21:1-3 ).
- Beer-lahai-roi Place
- Biblical well. Modern identification: Ain Muweileh.
- Negeb Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Tel Beer Sheva.